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Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:53 am EDT

Was Delgado sending message to Mets' fans?

By Joe Zedalis

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Carlos Delgado probably expected the curtain to drop quickly on the latest local media firestorm of the 2008 baseball season. But Monday night's rainout against the Pirates only meant that the controversy over Delgado's curtain-call snub of the fickle faithful at Shea on Sunday could be discussed and dissected at length for another full day.

Delgado didn't believe his seventh-inning solo home run Sunday, his second of the game, merited a curtain call. Delgado also insisted he wasn't looking to "send a message" to fans who've booed him and a few of his teammates (mostly the bullpen) throughout April, although he admitted he's unsure whether his non-action will affect his relationship with the home crowd.''

"Sometimes you do things and you have to live with it. If that's the case, that's the case," Delgado said during an engaging 20-minute back-and-forth with reporters. "What am I going to do, turn around and say to Willie (Randolph), 'I'm not going to play because they're booing me?' I don't think that's going to happen, sir."   He also responded, "Not by any means" when it was suggested the constant booing rapidly has turned the Shea atmosphere into an "us-against-them" mentality.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. His Name is Robert Paulson
    1. Posted by His Name is Robert Paulson Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    Mets Suckkk.....
  2. Lenny D
    2. Posted by Lenny D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

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    They boo him and expect him to run out of the dugout and wave to them??? Typically stupid NY fans......
  3. rp2008
    3. Posted by rp2008 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    I'm a Mets Fan and even I have no defense for some of the so-called die hard Met fans as Shea this year. First they boo Heilman & Schoenweiss on opening day during introductions at Shea before they have a chance to do anything. Then they boo Santana after a sub-par start for Santana but it was far from bad at his 1st game pitching in NY. I have to problem with booing Delgado, and Heilman with the way they have been performing but don't expect a curtain call once he actually does something.
  4. Robert K
    4. Posted by Robert K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    I was at this game...Delgado really didn't get a chance to do a curtain call because Raul Casanova was digging right in to hit after the home run and wasn't really stepping out of the box to allow a curtain call. I don't blame him at all either for not coming out. I'm a huge Mets fans but the city folk all are retarded with the way they treat their players.
  5. The Real Deal
    5. Posted by The Real Deal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Delgado thinks he is bigger than the game.
  6. irunthe262
    6. Posted by irunthe262 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    I think we Mets fans are justified in booing Delgado. He has been horrible this year. When he hits two home runs, we cheer. Do we care if he takes a curtain call? No, not really. It's sort of like yelling at your kid when he doesn't do his homework. Overall, do you hate that he didn't do his homework? Yes. Do you still love him? Yes. Do you expect him to do his homework in the future? Yes. Will you yell at him again when he forgets? YES! Will you cheer when he gets a good grade on his homework? YES! See how this goes?
  7. stewie
    7. Posted by stewie Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    I m aYankee fan since 1956 and have Never booed one of players on my team ever. You have to take the bad times as well as the good times. If you alternately boo and cheer your team players , you are nothing much moare than a wrestling fan . stay behind your team players at all times.
  8. live 4 surf
    8. Posted by live 4 surf Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:56 pm EDT

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    giants fans are booing zito!!!
  9. DetroitCity
    9. Posted by DetroitCity Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Good grief what is wrong with NY fans they boo a player all season then expect him to come out and play nice when he hits a lousy homerun. No wonder Delgado didnt come out, I think it was his way of telling the Mets fans "screw youuuu". Can't really blame him can you?
  10. DetroitCity
    10. Posted by DetroitCity Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Ahh the fickle fans of New York apparently they dont know how to take the good times with the bad times. But then expect a player like Delgado to autograph there lousy hat or baseball and be nice after they boo him all season. You obviously have to learn how to take the good with the bad, and quite being so fickle.
  11. The Real Deal
    11. Posted by The Real Deal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Yeah, I blame the guy. With the money people pay to go to the games, along with parking, buying a hotdog and beer, t-shirts etc. they have the right to boo a player who is not performing, as long as they keep it clean.
  12. DetroitCity
    12. Posted by DetroitCity Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Three words then if you dont like the way there playing DONT BUYA TICKET!! Pretty simple stay home and dont buy the hot dog, and beer and parking then maybe someone will get the message and quite paying these supposed superstar players 150 million to be a bozo and hit some mediocre average like
    .205 or worse.
  13. joe mama
    13. Posted by joe mama Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    this is the stupidest rumor that i've seen here and that's saying a lot.
    does EVERY player have to take a curtain call after EVERY home run? that's idiotic.
  14. M R
    14. Posted by M R Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:12 pm EDT

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    Arod got booed constantly as a Yankee and all he does is vie for MVP every season...N.Y. fans expect too much, but nobody shows their appreciation more when you do well.
  15. Ralph Wiggum
    15. Posted by Ralph Wiggum Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:42 pm EDT

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    His message was that he's old, washed up and doesn't speak English well
  16. ryan m
    16. Posted by ryan m Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:57 pm EDT

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    I dont agree with the booing of any player whether it be one on your favorite team or your biggest rival. These guys go out there and play to entertain us the fans. Everyone has bad days, everyone has good days, and then there are the days that we just get by with. I'm a Mets fan and have witnessed countless fans boo players, its a disgrace and a lack of respect to those around you. It's very simple show a little class and try not letting a GAME get you so upset there are worse things in life than Delgado popping out, Zito walking a batter, or any other player not playing well. Oh and booing happens everywhere not just in NY.
  17. The Franchise
    17. Posted by The Franchise Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    He didn't turn his back on the national anthem, it was God bless America...IT'S A GAME...would they prefer Marlon Anderson at first??? SHEESHK. Get through this year hope you get at least last years production then move on next year...
  18. aabl_rangers
    18. Posted by aabl_rangers Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:43 pm EDT

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    They'd boo Jesus... at the second coming!
    They'd boo their own Grandma... On her 100th birthday! (Well, she's only batting 100?)
    They'd boo the groom... at their brother's wedding!
    They'd boo the Pope... Hey, that's why it the mass was held at Yankee Stadium!
    Maybe the stadium ran out of beer and they are calling for more booze?
    M
  19. Joshua P
    19. Posted by Joshua P Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:40 pm EDT

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    thats how it works in sports u hillbilly
    LETS GO METS!
  20. Nick D
    20. Posted by Nick D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    These are such great comments from people that have never stepped in the batter's box of major league pitching. Hitting is the most difficult and frustrating thing in any sport period. You fail 7 out of 10 times and you're a great hitter. Delgado has had a great career and is still a great hitter. I respect a guy that is struggling and just cuz he has one good day, he doesn't feel like he deserves a curtain call. Most players would jump out of the dugout at any opportunity to get attention. Delgado knows that he has not been performing to his ability and therefore does not take the curtain call. It has nothing to do with getting back at the fans for booing him. I think it's classy if you ask me. I do agree though that NY sports fans are dumb!
  21. robertlytten
    21. Posted by robertlytten Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:45 pm EDT

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    This is crazy for one I am a Mets fan have been a long time as well as other professional sports teams. People boo players all the time when they do not do good it does not matter if its New York or Cleveland (also a Browns fan),but in reality its their job could we all imange if we where booed at work how long would you give it 100% after you were booed by your boss or co-workers. Everry sport players get booed at HOME by the HOME FANS but every week they still show up and play WOULD ANYONE of us do that?
  22. The Real Deal
    22. Posted by The Real Deal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Wow Nick, I guess you can read Delgado's mind. Very impressive.
  23. Orlando T
    23. Posted by Orlando T Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:40 pm EDT

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    Conservatives are dumb hilbilliiees.
  24. SoCal Yanks Fan
    24. Posted by SoCal Yanks Fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    Edwin is a Mets fan??? HAHAHAHAHAHA that explains why he likes swallowing sausage before he goes on the Yankee post to bash the team! Jealousy once again rears its ugly head...and that ugly head is the pile of cowsh!t on top of your scrawny little pencil neck!
    Hey Eddie...you know what message Delgado was saying to you Muts fans? He is saying "good luck in your new stadium next year and it looks like you'll be waiting another 20 years to win a World Series".
    Free Willie...Randolph that is!

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